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PublisherSAGE Publications, The Limited
ISBN-101848600232
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Number of Pages240 Pages
Publication NameAnalysing Popular Music : Image, Sound and Text
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
SubjectSociology / General, Popular Culture, Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal
TypeTextbook
AuthorDavid Machin
Subject AreaMusic, Art, Social Science
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Weight14.8 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.8 in
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ReviewsA definitive guide to issues of textual analysis, representation and semiotics in popular music. Informed, instructive and refreshingly accessib≤ it boasts a host of original examples, exercises and invaluable resources Bill Osgerby London Metropolitan University David Machin has the gift of explaining complex ideas in clear and direct language that will engage students and enrich their experience of music Theo Van Leeuwen University of Technology Sydney A comprehensive and innovative addition to the literature on the analysis of popular music. Scholars and students will find this an essential reference text for future work Brian Longhurst University of Salford David Machin's book will be invaluable for anyone who wants to systematically analyse the way that popular music is meaningful in the media. He provides clear, accurate, explanations of the ideas of other writers, and sets out helpful approaches to analysing popular music as a modern form of visual and sound communication. The book will now be on my recommended reading lists for both undergraduate and postgraduate students Tim Wall Birmingham City University In this innovative and invaluable book, David Machin has attempted to address the areas of representation, textual analysis and semiotics in popular music. He presents complex ideas in a way that will be useful to students of media, culture and communications and to any scholars with an interest in why music is made meaningful but with no background in musicology... I would strongly recommend this book for any music and media students, and for anyone with an interest in developing a deeper understanding of popular music Martin James, Southampton Solent University THE Textbook Guide, A definitive guide to issues of textual analysis, representation and semiotics in popular music. Informed, instructive and refreshingly accessible; it boasts a host of original examples, exercises and invaluable resources Bill Osgerby London Metropolitan UniversityDavid Machin has the gift of explaining complex ideas in clear and direct language that will engage students and enrich their experience of music Theo Van Leeuwen University of Technology SydneyA comprehensive and innovative addition to the literature on the analysis of popular music. Scholars and students will find this an essential reference text for future work Brian Longhurst University of SalfordDavid Machin's book will be invaluable for anyone who wants to systematically analyse the way that popular music is meaningful in the media. He provides clear, accurate, explanations of the ideas of other writers, and sets out helpful approaches to analysing popular music as a modern form of visual and sound communication. The book will now be on my recommended reading lists for both undergraduate and postgraduate students Tim Wall Birmingham City University, A definitive guide to issues of textual analysis, representation and semiotics in popular music. Informed, instructive and refreshingly accessib≤ it boasts a host of original examples, exercises and invaluable resources Bill Osgerby London Metropolitan University David Machin has the gift of explaining complex ideas in clear and direct language that will engage students and enrich their experience of music Theo Van Leeuwen University of Technology Sydney A comprehensive and innovative addition to the literature on the analysis of popular music. Scholars and students will find this an essential reference text for future work Brian Longhurst University of Salford David Machin's book will be invaluable for anyone who wants to systematically analyse the way that popular music is meaningful in the media. He provides clear, accurate, explanations of the ideas of other writers, and sets out helpful approaches to analysing popular music as a modern form of visual and sound communication. The book will now be on my recommended reading lists for both undergraduate and postgraduate students Tim Wall Birmingham City University, A definitive guide to issues of textual analysis, representation and semiotics in popular music. Informed, instructive and refreshingly accessible; it boasts a host of original examples, exercises and invaluable resources Bill Osgerby London Metropolitan University David Machin has the gift of explaining complex ideas in clear and direct language that will engage students and enrich their experience of music Theo Van Leeuwen University of Technology Sydney A comprehensive and innovative addition to the literature on the analysis of popular music. Scholars and students will find this an essential reference text for future work Brian Longhurst University of Salford David Machin's book will be invaluable for anyone who wants to systematically analyse the way that popular music is meaningful in the media. He provides clear, accurate, explanations of the ideas of other writers, and sets out helpful approaches to analysing popular music as a modern form of visual and sound communication. The book will now be on my recommended reading lists for both undergraduate and postgraduate students Tim Wall Birmingham City University In this innovative and invaluable book, David Machin has attempted to address the areas of representation, textual analysis and semiotics in popular music. He presents complex ideas in a way that will be useful to students of media, culture and communications and to any scholars with an interest in why music is made meaningful but with no background in musicology... I would strongly recommend this book for any music and media students, and for anyone with an interest in developing a deeper understanding of popular music Martin James, Southampton Solent University THE Textbook Guide Equipped with theories, specific examples, detailed analysis and a useful and concise glossary, Machin's Analysing Popular Music is a useful, practical and manageable toolkit for students with no prior musical knowledge who are interested in multimodal discourse, and for students in sociology, media and communication studies to analyse and appreciate popular music. -- Haicui Zheng, A definitive guide to issues of textual analysis, representation and semiotics in popular music. Informed, instructive and refreshingly accessible; it boasts a host of original examples, exercises and invaluable resources Bill Osgerby London Metropolitan University David Machin has the gift of explaining complex ideas in clear and direct language that will engage students and enrich their experience of music Theo Van Leeuwen University of Technology Sydney A comprehensive and innovative addition to the literature on the analysis of popular music. Scholars and students will find this an essential reference text for future work Brian Longhurst University of Salford David Machin's book will be invaluable for anyone who wants to systematically analyse the way that popular music is meaningful in the media. He provides clear, accurate, explanations of the ideas of other writers, and sets out helpful approaches to analysing popular music as a modern form of visual and sound communication. The book will now be on my recommended reading lists for both undergraduate and postgraduate students Tim Wall Birmingham City University In this innovative and invaluable book, David Machin has attempted to address the areas of representation, textual analysis and semiotics in popular music. He presents complex ideas in a way that will be useful to students of media, culture and communications and to any scholars with an interest in why music is made meaningful but with no background in musicology... I would strongly recommend this book for any music and media students, and for anyone with an interest in developing a deeper understanding of popular music Martin James, Southampton Solent University THE Textbook Guide
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal781.64
Table Of ContentIntroductionDiscourses of Popular MusicAlbum Iconography: Postures, Objects, SettingsVisual Composition: Typeface and ColourAnalyzing Lyrics: Values, Participants, AgencySemiotic Resources in Sound: Pitch, Melody and PhrasingSound Qualities: Arrangement and RhythmAnalyzing Genre: The Sounds of BritpopAnalyzing Music in FilmAnalyzing Music in Video and TelevisionConclusion
SynopsisA lively and accessible approach to the study of popular music. Moving beyond the typical analysis of 'popular music and society', Machin offers students a toolkit for looking at popular music, taking it apart and really understanding what makes it 'work'., A lively and accessible approach to the study of popular music. Moving beyond the typical analysis of popular music and society, Machin offers students a toolkit for looking at popular music, taking it apart and really understanding what makes it work., Popular music is far more than just songs we listen to; its meanings are also in album covers, lyrics, subcultures, voices and video soundscapes. Like language these elements can be used to communicate complex cultural ideas, values, concepts and identities. Analysing Popular Music is a lively look at the semiotic resources found in the sounds, visuals and words that comprise the 'code book' of popular music. It explains exactly how popular music comes to mean so much. Packed with examples, exercises and a glossary, this book provides the reader with the knowledge and skills they need to carry out their own analyses of songs, soundtracks, lyrics and album covers. Written for students with no prior musical knowledge, Analysing Popular Music is the perfect toolkit for students in sociology, media and communication studies to analyse, understand - and celebrate - popular music., Popular music is far more than just songs we listen to; its meanings are also in album covers, lyrics, subcultures, voices and video soundscapes. 'Analysing Popular Music' looks at the semiotic resources found in the sounds, visuals and words that comprise the 'code book' of popular music., Popular music is far more than just songs we listen to; its meanings are also in album covers, lyrics, subcultures, voices and video soundscapes. Like language these elements can be used to communicate complex cultural ideas, values, concepts and identities. Analysing Popular Music is a lively look at the semiotic resources found in the sounds, visuals and words that comprise the code book of popular music. It explains exactly how popular music comes to mean so much. Packed with examples, exercises and a glossary, this book provides the reader with the knowledge and skills they need to carry out their own analyses of songs, soundtracks, lyrics and album covers. Written for students with no prior musical knowledge, Analysing Popular Music is the perfect toolkit for students in sociology, media and communication studies to analyse, understand - and celebrate - popular music.
LC Classification NumberML3470
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